Low-carbon Built Environment Programme
YM004:00/2022 Development
The Low-carbon Built Environment Programme contributes to the implementation of the Finnish Sustainable Growth Programme, which is part of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The objective of the programme is to mitigate and adapt to climate change and to find and implement low-carbon solutions in the built environment.
Basic information In progress
Project number YM004:00/2022
Case numbers VN/31669/2021
Set by Ministry of the Environment
Term/schedule 16.12.2021 – 30.6.2026
Date of appointment 16.12.2021
Contact person
Saimi Lappalainen, Erityisasiantuntija
tel. +358 295 250 055
[email protected]
Goals and results
The objective of the aim scheme is to accelerate the introduction of technologies, services and operating models that mitigate climate change and support a low-carbon approach in the construction sector, a change in approaches and an increase in productivity.
All projects to be selected to the programme must fulfil the selection and eligibility criteria in accordance with the “Do No Significant Harm” (DNSH) principle.
Starting points
Buildings, construction products and construction comprise an exceptionally important sector when considering how to solve issues related to combating climate change and low carbon activities. Construction and buildings produce about one third of Finland's greenhouse gas emissions. In order for Finland to achieve its national and international climate targets, emissions from the construction sector must also be reduced.
Additional information
The programme is implemented jointly by the Ministry of the Environment and Business Finland through their own aid programmes. The funding for the programme totals EUR 40 million, of which EUR 6 million comes from the Ministry of the Environment. Funding from Business Finland is mainly targeted to companies seeking international growth. Under the aid programme of the Ministry of the Environment funding is also granted to national actors and projects.
Besides funding, the programme provides a platform for extensive cooperation between actors in the field and for sharing best practices.
Funded projects in 1st round
Project owner, project name, total project budget, funding granted
• Joint Authority of Tampere City Region: Adaptive urban area, (EUR 70,000), EUR 28,000
• Tampere University (Tampere University Foundation sr): Preliminary study on low-carbon and natural construction products and their potential for use – NatureCO2, (EUR 55,000), EUR 22,000
• Green Building Partners Ltd: Housing company carbon calculator, (EUR 75,500), EUR 30,200
• Tampere University (Tampere University Foundation sr): Internal convection in attics with loose-fill thermal insulation – Insulated Roof, (EUR 122,000), EUR 48,800
• Päätalo Architects Ltd: Light clay element prototype, (EUR 22,730), EUR 9,000
• Municipality of Tuusula: Tuusula’s climate management operating model – phase 2 Development and deployment, (EUR 214,300), EUR 70,000
• Vihdin Betoni Oy: Low-carbon, industrial grade, unfired rammed earth wall from surplus materials, (EUR 650,000), EUR 260,000
• Building Information Ltd: Environmental database for construction products to promote low-carbon construction, (EUR 339,500), EUR 139,825
• Tampere University of Applied Sciences Ltd: Benefits of energy planning in the early stages of a residential building project, (EUR 46,005), EUR 18,402
• Aalto University Foundation sr: ProWoodBuild: Towards durable wood construction for climate change mitigation and adaptation, (EUR 166,064), EUR 66,426
• LK Energiaratkaisut Oy: Solar wall project, (EUR 114,000), EUR 45,600
Setting-up and organisation
Application notice, 5th round PDF
15.12.2023
Application notice, 5th round PDF
15.12.2023
Application notice, 4 th round PDF
6.2.2023
Application notice, 4th round PDF
6.2.2023
Application notice, 3rd round PDF
17.10.2022
Aid scheme PDF
9.5.2022
Monitoring group
Person
Role, Term
Kauppinen, Jyrki
Rakennusneuvos
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Chair
1.3.2025 – 30.6.2026
Heinonen, Jarmo
Senior Director
Business Finland
Role: Member
1.9.2022 – 30.6.2026
Lepola-Lång, Siina
Erityisasiantuntija
Ministry of Employment and the Economy
Role: Member
1.9.2023 – 30.6.2026
Nissinen, Sampsa
Teollisuusneuvos
Ministry of Employment and the Economy
Role: Deputy member
1.9.2022 – 30.6.2026
Sorasahi, Heikki
asiantuntija
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Member
1.9.2022 – 30.6.2026
Martinkauppi, Kirsi
Hallitusneuvos
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Chair
1.9.2022 – 28.2.2025
Perähuhta, Minna
Neuvotteleva virkamies
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Presenting officer
10.10.2024 – 30.6.2025
Ungrouped
Person
Role, Term
Lappalainen, Saimi
Erityisasiantuntija
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Person in charge
1.1.2025 – 30.6.2026
Lappalainen, Saimi
Erityisasiantuntija
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Project contact person
1.1.2025 – 30.6.2026
Perähuhta, Minna
Neuvotteleva virkamies
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Project contact person
10.10. – 31.12.2024
Stenvall, Maija
Ohjelmapäällikkö
Ministry of the Environment
Role: Person in charge
16.12.2021 – 11.10.2024
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